Former Synthes Execs Get Prison Time For Unauthorized Spine Trial
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Federal authorities doled out prison time and fines to former executives of spinal fixation firm Synthes, and sent a broader warning to everyone in the industry about the penalties of corporate non-compliance for individuals.
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